How to Reduce Ear Infections in your Kids

September 2017

by Gabriel MacSharry

Middle ear infection(MEI) also called Acute otitis media is one of the most common childhood infections, the leading cause of doctors’ visits by children and the most frequent reason for children to receive antibiotics or undergo surgery

How To Reduce Ear Infections In Your Kids New Research Middle ear infection(MEI) also called Acute otitis media is one of the most common childhood infections, the leading cause of doctors’ visits by children and the most frequent reason for children to receive antibiotics or undergo surgery.

Acne Rosacea The Natural Treatment Approach

February 2016

by Gabriel MacSharry

Rosacea (pronounced roh-ZAY-sha) is a chronic, progressive disorder which is
often distinguished by flare-ups followed by remissions

75% of people with rosacea feel the condition has affected their self-esteem Rosacea is a disorder of your facial skin. While it is similar to acne, it is distinctly different and is characterized by...

Menorrhagia, Heavy Periods and Herbal Medicine

February 2016

by Gabriel MacSharry

Menorrhagia is defined as excessively prolonged or profuse menses (periods). There are a number of reasons why a period might be heavier than normal and each of these should be investigated. The most common causes are ‘functional’, where nothing is essentially wrong but there is an abnormality of function

Find out the best Herbal medicines to use for heavy bleeding. Fibroids are the other main cause of excessive menstruation. Other less common causes of menorrhagia are uterine polyps, endometriosis, a...

10 Natural Treatment And Management Tools For Asthma

February 2016

by Gabriel MacSharry

20 years ago, asthma was nowhere near as common as it is nowadays. Today the condition affects as many as four hundred thousand people in this country alone, and Ireland has one of the highest rates of childhood asthma in the world. So what causes this distressing disease and why is it becoming so common?

Feel like you've tried everything to improve your asthma? Try these 10 things and see Background The tendency to develop asthma is genetic, but the disease itself is usually precipitated by environme...

Why Are People Turning To Herbal Medicines In Their Droves

December 2015

by Gabriel MacSharry

Researchers' findings in relation to the pharmaceutical industry concludes, their bribery and corruption promoting mafia-type drugs that sell mostly based on pseudo-scientific principles and this entails that the economic benefit at the expense of patients' health takes precedence

Any Truth To The Vaccine Autism Link?

“Red” Meat Healthy – “Processed” Meats Cause Cancer

October 2015

by Gabriel MacSharry

Fact: Processed meats cause cancer! BUT Lets set the record straight on the meat causes cancer topic, what’s healthy and what’s not?

Lets set the record straight on the meat causes cancer topic, what’s healthy and what’s not? Research, Nothing New Here Today the World Health Organisation, said: "Processed meat was classified as ca...

Herbal extract represents a new class of antimalarial agents that rapidly kill the Malaria parasites at an early stage of their development, which explains its unprecedented potency in the treatment of severe Malaria

Herbal medicines extract Artemisinin saves lives in the millions Last Monday it was announced the winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine was scientist Youyou Tu of China, who was recognized for discov...

Treatment for Eczema & Psoriasis (atopic dermatitis)

September 2015

by Gabriel MacSharry

What do Kate Middleton, Nicole Kidman and Brad Pitt all have in common? They all have reported to suffer from Eczema. It is estimated that one in 10 adults and one-fifth of children are affected by the skin condition and some people find that it's often affected in different ways depending on the weather and the season.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis), and the closely associated Psoriasis, are two very common skin problems. Learn how to How to Effectively Treat Eczema and Psoriasis the Natural Way Allergic Response Both ...

Natural Tips On How To Conquer Exam Stress

May 2015

by Gabriel MacSharry

Students everywhere suffer stress to some degree before and during exams - but there are natural remedies and tips that can help, read on .....

If your sleeping well and your digestion is working well it will have a positive impact on your concentration and cognitive function and hence improve exam performance There are Herbal Medicines you ...

This Potent Herb Can Strike Cancer's Achilles Heel

May 2015

by Gabriel MacSharry

When it comes to fighting cancer, nothing has more evidence-based literature supporting its use than this under-the-radar nutrient, which can modulate 700 genes and is universally useful at playing "superman" against just about every type of cancer

Herbal medicines for cancer treatment Research Curcumin, a bioactive ingredient in turmeric, exhibits over 150 potentially therapeutic activities, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activi...

Beautiful History of Herbal Medicine

January 2015

by Gabriel MacSharry

Lovely explanation video Produced and written by medical herbalist Julia Behrens, direction and animation by Tim Sanpher, voices by John Falcini and Julia Behrens.

A short, fun, educational, animation about the use of medicine plants through the ages. Background Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the Bringing the World of Lost Plant Knowledge Back t...

Migraine Headache, A Natural Approach

December 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

More than 300 million people worldwide -- about 6 to 7 percent of men and 15 to 18 percent of women -- suffer from severe migraine headaches, yet to this day, it’s one of the least understood medical disorders.

Part of the problem has been that the experiences of those suffering from migraines vary greatly. Aside from throbbing, searing pain, which may or may not be one-sided, some experience “auras” prior ...

Skin's Ability To 'Smell' Seems To Help It Heal Itself

November 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

How does your skin smell? Pretty well, as it turns out, thanks to receptors dotted all over you. What's more, they could help you heal.

Could pleasant or unpleasant smells improve or worsen the condition of your skin? Research Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany focused on how skin cells respond to different aromas and s...

1918 Spanish Influenza and Aspirin

May 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

The world has believed for almost a century that a new and virulent virus came out of nowhere worldwide and killed millions in 1918. Two reports, one published in 2008 and the second in 2009, lay that myth to rest for good.

Could the common drug Aspirin have been responsible in the main for the large death toll of the great Spanish flu By J. Holcombe, D. Jacobson, and T. Ruhl “Farbenfabriken Bayer’s worldwide efforts ha...

How Ergogenic Aids Enhance Athletic Performance

May 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

Athletes are continuously pushed to perform at their best, either to improve on a previous personal record or just trying to regain the form of days gone by; we thrive to achieve better performance. See how herbal medicines enhance performance

Ergogenic Aids - Enhance Athletic Performance What are herbal Adaptogen tonics Using herbal medicine one can improve performance with Adaptogen tonics. Adaptogen tonics are a class of herbal medicine...

Stay Young! Use herbs and Spices in your food

May 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

The typical Irish diet that is high in simple carbohydrates--white flour, processed salt, and processed food--is aging us. We are getting all the bulk without the nutrients, plus adding to our propensity for developing real food cravings.

So whether you are a vegetarian or an omnivore, you can start to reverse aging by simply choosing to eat the right foods to keep you full of vim, vigour, and vitality

In 2012 enough prescriptions for pharmaceutical antidepressants were written to cover half the population of Ireland. St John’s Wort has the botanical name Hypericum perforatum. Today it has become known as the king of herbal antidepressants. St johns wort has been used medicinally since ancient Greek times when, it is believed, the father of medicine Hippocrates used it to rid the body of evil spirits.

In 2012 enough prescriptions for pharmaceutical antidepressants were written to cover half the population of Ireland

“I was really stunned when I saw the results of the first placebo-controlled study. It was the most effective treatment I have ever seen in these patients” Professor Gerald Holtmann, Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Princess Alexandra Hospital and Professor of Medicine,
University of Queensland.

Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGID): Is there a role for Herbal Medicine? Recently as part of the Australian Gastroenterology Week Conference, Flordis sponsored a breakfast seminar entitled ...

Scientific Validation Of Herbal Medicine

May 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

This article focuses on certain herbs that are not only effective, but can make a valuable contribution to modern medicine

There was a time when evidence for Herbal medicines was lacking, however this is no longer the case By Tracey Planinz This article focuses on certain herbs that are not only effective, but can make a...

Lung cancer is a devastating disease with a traditionally poor survival rate of less than ten percent after five years from diagnosis New Research There are a number of well documented triggers that ...

Professor Suzanne Simared Talks about how trees communicate with each other (VIDEO)

May 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

This video showcases the work of University of British Columbia professor Suzanne Simard, who explains how "trees in a forest ecosystem are interconnected with the largest, oldest 'mother trees' serving as hubs"

Just how exactly do trees talk? Excellent example of how trees talk to each other In this real-life model of forest resilience and regeneration, Professor Suzanne Simard shows that all trees in a for...

How To Eliminate Restless Leg Syndrome

May 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is fairly common and gets worse as you get older. Mainly affects women. It’s generally described as an uncontrollable urge to move your legs. Sometimes a burning sensation is reported. Tends to be worse at night. Heres what to do…

What is Restless leg syndrome? Restless leg syndrome is a neurological condition that compels leg movement at rest, is most prevalent in pregnancy, end-stage renal disease, iron-deficiency anemia, an...

Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disorder GERD

May 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a form of dyspepsia. It’s a condition where stomach acid and enzymes flow backward from the stomach into the esophagus, causing inflammation and pain in the esophagus.

Sinusitis How To Get Rid Of It

March 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

An estimated one in eight people in Ireland suffer from sinusitis of some form. For some this can be mild and for others this can be a debilitating condition.

Effective Safe strategies to combat Sinusitis Research For some this can be mild and for others this can be a debilitating condition. Allot of the time antibiotics are prescribed for this condition y...

Treatment for Eczema & Psoriasis (atopic dermatitis)

February 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

What do Kate Middleton, Nicole Kidman and Brad Pitt all have in common? They all have reported to suffer from Eczema. It is estimated that one in 10 adults and one-fifth of children are affected by the skin condition and some people find that it's often affected in different ways depending on the weather and the season.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis), and the closely associated Psoriasis, are two very common skin problems. Learn how to How to Effectively Treat Eczema and Psoriasis the Natural Way Allergic Response Both ...

Prevent And Reverse Blindness With Nutirtion And Herbal Medicine

February 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

Age-Related Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in Ireland, affecting over 86,000 people and costing the state up to €133 million per annum. The number of AMD sufferers will continue to increase because of the growing and ageing population

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in people over 50 years of age New Research According to Prof Nolan “the good news is that we know now that the r...

Time for every person to get serious regarding Cancer prevention

January 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

The world war on cancer has been fought for almost four decades now, since it was officially launched in 1971. It may be time to admit that the effort has often targeted the wrong enemies and used the wrong weapons

"We are almost certainly going to have twice as many cancer patients in 2040,” says Dr Harry Comber, director of the National Cancer Registry, Ireland New Statistical Forecasts Hold A Grim Message Th...

Top ten tips for the new year and the new you

January 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

Always fail at making and maintaining new years resolutions? Try these practical and achievable Top Ten Tips for the new year and the new you

25% of new year’s resolutions are broken in the first three weeks Just one thing 25% of new year’s resolutions are broken in the first three weeks. Instead of making a list of your imperfections and ...

How to give up smoking

January 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

Quitting cigarettes is one of the hardest addictions to beat, but very rewarding when you do. I commonly get asked whether there is anything I have at the clinic that will help someone give up, or any helpful strategies to quit the cigarettes.

Much More Than Just A Nicotine Addiction Where the problem all began This TV commercial depicts a period when cigarettes were recommended by doctors. Obviously they no longer promote smoking.

Hayfever A Natural Approach

January 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

Hayfever is an acute seasonal form of allergic rhinitis, recognized by sneezing, nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, itching/tearing eyes, and pruritis (general itching)Read how to tackle it the natural way ....

Hay fever is usually not necessarily related to hay What Is Hayfever? Hay fever is usually not necessarily related to hay, and is not associated with a fever. The term is used to describe the seasona...

The Dangers Of Sleeping Tablets and Herbal Medicines to Improve Sleep

January 2014

by Gabriel MacSharry

With sleeping tablets now linked to increased risk of cancer and death, it is now time to seek out effective and safe natural medicines to improve your sleep

Taking sleeping tablets increases a person’s risk of death New Shocking Research An astonishing new scientific study published in the British Medical Journal Open; Feb 2012, shows that using prescrip...

Aspartame is a poison and used as an artificial sweetener in foods

Found in Sugar-Free foods and drinks watch out for this deadly poison In all independent research This food ingredient causes cancer tumours and many other common disease – and its in lots of foods i...

Are you standing on your cure?

November 2013

by Gabriel MacSharry

In recent decades, the incidence of chronic diseases, allergies, auto-immune conditions and insomnia has skyrocketed in modern societies. One overlooked reason is the immune system began functioning less efficiently as humans increasingly separated themselves from the earth's energy.

Earthing is among the most natural and safest forms of prevention and anti-aging you can do. It's extremely low tech, and it works. Our Immune System The human immune system evolved over millions of ...

Age Old Natural Medicine Treats Cold and Flu

November 2013

by Gabriel MacSharry

With all the flu lingering round these days it’s a timely look at the scientific research carried out on a very old treatment. Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has been used as a herbal medicine for centuries to treat influenza, colds and sinusitis, and has been reported to have antiviral activity against influenza and herpes simplex (cold sore virus). This is a tincture I use extensively at the clinic each winter.

Efficancy and Safety of Oral Elderberry In research published in the Journal of International Research; March 2004, scientists investigated the efficancy and safety of oral elderberry for treating in...

Using Herbal Medicines to aid conventional Cancer Treatment

November 2013

by Gabriel MacSharry

Cancer researchers have been intrigued by the potent and beneficial biological activity shown by some natural products and are testing ways to incorporate them into standard and experimental treatment regimens, both to enhance the anticancer effects of therapy and reduce the side effects.

Herbal medicines for cancer treatment Research Many herbs, dietary supplements, and even vitamins are suspected of interfering with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and doctors now routinely advis...

Study Shows Pregnancy Rates Double with Herbal Medicine

Up to 50 % of infertile couples are turning to alternative therapies like Herbal Medicine to help boost their chances of conceiving and managing the stress that struggling with infertility creates

herbal therapy improved pregnancy rates as much as 2-fold in just a 4-month period in comparison with fertility drug therapy or IVF Research A recent study from the Adelaide University which was a sy...

How to make that packed lunch a healthy one

September 2013

by Gabriel MacSharry

Every year around this time of the year I get asked my advice on how to make a practical packed lunch containing healthy food for young school goers. So this week’s column is dedicated to all the caring mums and dads who take the time to ensure that their children are well nourished using real foods. Excellent ideas for anyone who makes a packed lunch really.

The key point is to get creative with the main lunch item, it can make or break a lunch! Dinner Leftovers: This is often the easiest food to add to a lunch, especially if you plan ahead. Leftovers fr...

Investigations into the Antibacterial Activities of herbal medicines against Helicobacter pylori and Campylobacter jejuni have highlighted important herbs.

Herbal medicines for treatment of opportunistic infections Research C. jejuni is the most common cause of enteric infections, particularly among children, resulting in severe diarrhoea. Increasing dr...

Herbal Tinctures better than prescription creams for acne Study

January 2013

by Gabriel MacSharry

The herb Thyme may be better at fighting acne than prescription creams, a new study has shown. The study, ‘Effectiveness of herbal tinctures against Propionibacterium acnes compared to benzoyl peroxide’

Study tested the effect of herbal medicines Research The study, ‘Effectiveness of herbal tinctures against Propionibacterium acnes compared to benzoyl peroxide’, was carried out by researchers from L...

Ten Ways to Make Yourself Smarter

January 2013

by Gabriel MacSharry

Looking for ways to boost your intellect, stave off mental aging, and maybe even live a longer life? You might be surprised to learn that not only do such strategies exist, but many are easily attainable by making simple tweaks here and there to your daily routine. Embracing the strategies that follow may give a hearty boost to your brainpower, help you keep mentally healthy and ultimately even make yourself smarter.

Improving cognitive function is important 1. Exercise Exercise encourages your brain to work at optimum capacity by causing nerve cells to multiply, strengthening their interconnections and protectin...

Plants warn other plants of danger (VIDEO)

May 2012

by Gabriel MacSharry

For the first time, scientists at Exeter University have captured on film the process by which plants alert each other to possible dangers. When a plant is under attack it releases a gas which warns neighboring plants to protect themselves.

Plants communicate by a very complex mechanism Plants warn other plants of danger from pests etc and respond by producing secondary metabolites - it is these substances that are important medicine an...

Is it time for a natural approach to Osteoporosis?

May 2012

by Gabriel MacSharry

A new study just published in the journal Archives of Medicine, May 21, 2012; has completely changed the views of treating Osteoporosis with the current very common bisphosphonate drugs (fosomax, fosavance, fostepor, actonel)

It is important to address Osteoporosis the Natural way Research Instead of reduce the risk of fracture it is now discovered that these drugs significantly increase the risk of atypical bone fracture...

Milk Thistle May Reduce Chemo-Related Liver Damage

March 2012

by Gabriel MacSharry

Results of the first trial to test milk thistle in children who were undergoing chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) show that the herb seems to reduce liver damage related to treatment.

More specifically, milk thistle reduced liver inflammation, which is a common complication among children who receive chemotherapy for ALL Profound Liver Herbal Medicine Milk thistle has been a mains...

Depression, The Natural and Safe Approach

New research now shows that antidepressants do more harm than good(ScienceDaily Apr. 24, 2012) Find out the natural approach to this ever increasing condition in Ireland

At least three of the folowing nine symptoms, can indicate mild depression Mild to moderate depression is based on the following criteria: Difficulty concentrating or making decisions Lessened produc...

DIET And SUGAR FREE Foods and Drinks Make You Fat

July 2011

by Gabriel MacSharry

Diet drinks and foods, also reduced fat foods are now showing in the scientific research to not only be ineffective at helping people lose weight, which is why they were designed, but the research suggests that people who consume them tend to get fatter.

"Diet", "reduced-fat", “Light” or "zero" foods and drinks have no effect on weight control Research "Diet", "sugar-free", or "low-calorie" drinks contain artificial sweeteners like aspartame in the p...

Full List of Ingredients and Additives in Cigarettes

January 2011

by Gabriel MacSharry

Some assume that nicotine is the reason cigarettes are addictive, yet the truth is that they contain over 50 different addictive and cancer causing chemicals

Nicotine is just the poster child for the pharmaceutical companies Whats really in your cigarettes? The plethora of different ingredients in cigarettes is what makes them so deadly when they are smok...

Animal Fat and Cholesterol has nothing to do with Heart Disease

January 2011

by Gabriel MacSharry

New analysis of published studies finds no clear link between people's intake of saturated fat and their risk of developing heart disease

researchers found no clear evidence that higher saturated fat intakes led to higher risks of heart disease or stroke Research The saturated fat found mainly in meat and dairy products has been regula...

New study shows herbal medicine has protective effect for people with haemochromatosis

September 2010

by Gabriel MacSharry

Ireland has the highest incidence of hereditary haemochromatosis it the world. Haemochromatosis is an iron overload disorder. It is a genetic condition that causes people to absorb excessive amounts of dietary iron. This excess absorption may in time lead to serious organ damage

A new study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition July 2010, tested an extract of St Mary’s thistle seed for its ability in binding iron and thereby reducing non-haem iron absorptio...

ENDOBIOGENIC MEDICINE is a new and interesting concept that uses a neuroendocrine approach to herbal medicines

Herbal medicines has potential far beyond symptom relief when used as part of a comprehensive system based on individualized metabolic and neurohormonal patterns which are the ultimate determinants o...

Natural Road Through The Menopause

May 2009

by Gabriel MacSharry

Symptoms and degrees of symptoms vary greatly with Menopause, find out what you can do to reduce them

The time before the total cessation of menses when periods are irregular is termed the "climacteric" or perimenopause Menopause is the time in a women's life after her menstrual cycle has stopped. Th...

The safety and many health benefits of unpasteurized Milk

February 2008

by Gabriel MacSharry

The following is my response to the letter below sent to the Sligo Weekender from Dr Thomas Quigley of safeFood regarding an article I wrote on unpasteurized milk that appeared in the health column on 17th June 2008.

Milk - Healthy Or Not? Dear editor, I am writing in response to Mr Gabriel MacSharry¹s article "Milk - Healthy or not?" that was published in the Sligo Weekender on 17th June 2008. Mr MacSharry¹s art...

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How To Reduce Ear Infections In Your Kids New Research Middle ear infection(MEI) also called Acute otitis media is one of the most common childhood infections, the leading cause of doctors’ visits by children and the most frequent reason for children to receive antibiotics or undergo surgery.

75% of people with rosacea feel the condition has affected their self-esteem Rosacea is a disorder of your facial skin. While it is similar to acne, it is distinctly different and is characterized by some or all of the following indicators: